I find it interesting that the mayor of Washington D.C. is protesting the presence of national guard to restore order. President Trump called up the national guard to patrol the streets of Washington D.C. and threatens to do so elsewhere. The mayor of Chicago has also vigorously protested. Washington D.C. and Chicago are among those cities with the highest crime rate in the nation. In a recent weekend in Chicago, 28 people were killed. That doesn’t include robberies, car thefts or other crimes. Residents of Washington D.C. are breathing easier for the first time in a long time. They can finally walk the streets without fear of being attacked since there has been almost no crime in the city. Crooks are probably laying low since they know that the National guard will arrest them and not turn a blind eye. They also know that they will not be let off with a mere slap on the wrist. Laws are meaningless unless they are enforced. Criminals who know that they do not stand much chance of being arrested and if arrested will be let off with just a slap on the wrist will not hesitate to commit crimes. President Trump is showing that crime can be reduced with proper enforcement.